republic of south korea country brief november 2005 contents ke ov political imports and sector op market entr regula freight doing busin visa require time differe con useful w 1 y economic indicators 2 erview 3 exports portunities 5 8 tory issues 9 12 ess with ments 13 nce tacts ebsites 14 this document is one a series free information tools for exporters produced by new zealand enterprise nzte provides wide range standard services sophisticated solutions that assist businesses through every stage the export process or advice ring on 0800 555 888 visit www marketnewzealand com contact your client manager key indicator population 48 584 million as dec 21 2004 gdp us 680 billion growth rate 4 6 gni per capita 162 inflation cpi total 231 927 e mar 261 418 currency korean won source